{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-pova-6-neo-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:53:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12i",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-6-neo-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-11_49_43-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:50:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 68.6,
                "overall": 71.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 11, 2024 (announced)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "192.3 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (dust protected, splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 1B colors 120Hz 580 nits",
                    "Protection": "Standard glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.9, PDAF Dual-LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (likely side-mounted or under-display depending on variant)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g",
        "margin": 3.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 59
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-6-neo-5g": 68.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G runs the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}